Alfa Romeo Giulia Base Model Gets a 200-hp Turbo Four-Cylinder

The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is going to be awesome. It not only packs more than 500 horsepower, but it has also reportedly lapped the Nurburgring in 7:39. But the top-of-the-line performance variant isn't for everyone, and today at the Geneva Motor Show Alfa Romeo showed us what the lesser Giulias will look like.

The base engine will be a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder making 200 horsepower and 243 lb.-ft. of torque. There are also two different 2.2-liter turbodiesel options, making either 150 horsepower and 280 lb.-ft. of torque, or 180 horsepower and 332 lb.-ft. of torque.

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Those looking for even more power can, of course, opt for the QV's 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 that makes 510 horsepower and 443 lb.-ft. of torque. That's enough to hit 60 mph in 3.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 190 mph.

The QV also gets a torque-vectoring rear differential and adjustable driving modes to improve the car's performance. Oh, and it's getting a manual transmission.

Lower-spec versions will get their fair share of technology, too. That includes a new electromechanical braking system, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, a new eight-speed automatic transmission, and an active aerodynamic splitter on the front bumper. Suspension-wise, the Giulia gets a front double-wishbone setup, while the rear gets a four-arm layout.

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Inside the cabin, other than plenty of leather and some wood trim, the main focus is on the 8.8-inch infotainment system. It's controlled by a rotary dial and promises all the latest in GPS navigation, phone connectivity, voice control, bluetooth, and music streaming technology.

The Giulia will be available in three different trim levels—the Giulia, Giulia Super, and Giulia Quadrifoglio. You can also order a luxury package or a sports package. The luxury package mostly adds leather upholstery and wood trim, while the sports package—available on the Super model—adds aluminum trim and a sports steering wheel.

What we don't know yet, however, is what the cost breakdown is going to look like across the range, and which options will be available in the U.S. Since the Giulia QV has already been confirmed for the States, the biggest question is whether or not both diesel engines will be offered here. Expect that information to be announced closer to launch. European-market Giulia production begins March 14th.